Wellness, Identity, Development, Trauma, and Health — or WIDTH — is the framework that captures the main challenges our target clients and community might be dealing with. Each of these areas includes important concepts and relevant diagnostic codes that guide the research and help shape the development of our model.
Emotional and psychological resilience in family systems
Sexual wellness, body literacy, and self-acceptance
Healthy boundaries, consent, and relational dynamics
Mindfulness, regulation, and coping strategies
Overcoming stigma and cultural barriers in sexuality
Gender identity, dysphoria, and family support
Sexual orientation exploration and affirmation
Cultural, religious, and familial influences on identity
Navigating coming out and self-acceptance
Addressing shame, repression, and identity conflict
Sexual development from childhood to adulthood
Age-appropriate conversations on sexuality and consent
Neurodiversity and sexuality (ASD, ADHD, learning differences)
Attachment, autonomy, and family power dynamics
Intergenerational patterns in sexual beliefs and behaviors
Trauma-informed care and family system processing
PTSD, dissociation, and somatic healing approaches
Rebuilding trust, intimacy, and safety post-trauma
Mandated therapy and working with court-involved families
Sexual health education (STIs, contraception, reproductive health)
Mental health intersections with gender, identity, and trauma
Medical considerations (hormones, gender-affirming care, chronic illness)
Collaborative care with medical providers and educators
